Okonjo-Iweala seeks lasting solutions to Niger-Delta’s socio-economic difficulties
The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has asked the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to step up its efforts in fixing the region’s long-standing economic troubles. She pointed out that for many years, the Niger Delta has faced serious environmental damage due to the heavy oil and gas activities in the […]
Don’t rush Nigerian refinery sales — Iledare warns, gives Tinubu, NNPCL best solution
Selling Nigeria’s refineries too quickly could create more problems than it solves — that’s the warning from Professor Wumi Iledare, a top petroleum economics expert. He’s asking President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to avoid rushing into any refinery sales. Instead, he believes they should use a smarter, more transparent […]
Okpebholo orders redeployment of security officers over lockout of APC supporters from Govt House
Governor Monday Okpebholo has taken action after reports came out that many supporters were locked out of the Edo State Government House during a recent celebration. The event was meant to celebrate a Supreme Court ruling, but instead, hundreds of people were stopped from entering. To address the situation, the governor has ordered the immediate […]
Tinubu returns to Abuja after Saint Lucia, Brazil trip
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria on Saturday after spending two weeks visiting two countries—Saint Lucia and Brazil. This update was shared by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, through a post on his official X account. It can be recalled that Tinubu left Abuja on Saturday, June 28, 2025, for a diplomatic trip to […]
One Chance Robbers Kill And Dump Lady In Abuja After Demanding N1m (photo)
A young lady from Benue State has sadly lost her life after falling into the hands of one-chance robbers in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. Her body was discovered on Abubakar Street, located off Alex Ekwueme Street in the Jabi area of Abuja, according to reports from Trendibase. Someone who knew her confirmed that she came […]
Lagos LG Polls: Fight breaks out as APC loyalists, LP agent clash at Ifako-Ijaiye polling unit
A fight broke out at a polling unit in the Ogba area of Lagos during the local government elections, involving supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a Labour Party (LP) agent. The trouble reportedly started at Polling Unit 027, located on Yaya Abatan Road in Ifako-Ijaiye, when APC’s chairmanship candidate, Usman Akanbi Hamzat, […]
Chinyere Wilfred shares insights into modern parenting, unstable marriages
Nollywood actress Chinyere Wilfred recently shared her thoughts about modern parenting and the increasing number of unstable marriages. In an interview with The Nation, she said that many families are breaking down because younger generations have moved away from traditional values and are more influenced by modern trends and Gen Z culture. She said that […]
EFCC declares Kano indigene wanted for ‘$1.9m fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that it is searching for a man named Rabiu Auwalu Tijjani from Kano State. He is being accused of being involved in a serious financial crime worth almost $2 million. According to a statement by EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, Tijjani is wanted for allegedly working with […]
France initiates probe of X over claims of algorithm enabled ‘foreign interference’
French authorities have started looking into claims that the social media platform X (formerly called Twitter) may have changed its algorithm in a way that allowed foreign influence. This was confirmed by the Paris prosecutor’s office on Friday, July 11. The investigation began after two complaints were submitted on January 12. These complaints raised alarms […]
Nicki Minaj shuts down rumours she’s ‘broke’ after calling out Jay-Z over alleged debt
Nicki Minaj has responded to rumours claiming she went broke after her recent world tour or owes rapper Jay-Z $200 million. She reacted on X (formerly Twitter), showing her usual bold and confident attitude, making it clear that the gossip doesn’t bother her. When a fan asked why she hadn’t addressed the issue, the “Barbie […]